TR 7 over So Branch Rock Creek
FairKankakee County, Illinois · 2 MI N Des Elm · Structure no. 046338200000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 7 over So Branch Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 7 over So Branch Rock Creek in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2046. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 7 over So Branch Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 7 over So Branch Rock Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does TR 7 over So Branch Rock Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is TR 7 over So Branch Rock Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 7 over So Branch Rock Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.